Eric Goes on a Disastrous Date

question 240

Multiple Choice

Eric goes on a disastrous date.Afterwards,he says,"I really messed up! My problem is I just haven't learned how to make small talk with women!" His statement reflects ________ attributions.

• A)internal,stable,global
• B)internal,unstable,global
• C)internal,unstable,specific
• D)internal,stable,specific

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The capacity to focus on a specific stimulus while ignoring competing stimuli.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one particular stimulus while ignoring other stimuli, demonstrating the brain's ability to prioritize sensory input.

Sensory Information

Data received by the sense organs (e.g., eyes, ears, skin) that is then interpreted by the brain.